Business Related Careers
- Accounting
- Business Administrative Tech
- Business Mgmt & Leadership
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Technical Accounting
Contact Information:
Kathy Boeger
Instructor & Coordinator
Business/Accounting
(620) 792-9203
boegerk@bartonccc.edu
Jane Howard
Executive Director of Business, Technology & Community Education
(620) 792-9208
howardj@bartonccc.edu
Business
Why Barton?
Classroom environment
- Small classes - one on one attention
- Hands-on classes
- Students leave Barton understanding accounting processes and basic business foundations more than students at the same grade level that started at a university
Instructors who care in and outside of classroom
- Instructor led study sessions
- Instructors take students on college transfer visits and assist them with individual enrollment
Advisement system
- Promotes seamless transition to a four-year university
Barton’s connection to the business world
- Opportunities to network with regional businesses
- Employers contact us wanting our students as employees
- Advisory board from the regional business community gives program instructors advice about the program; how we can continually improve to meet current industry standards
Opportunity to participate in community service through our student driven club “Community Service Organization”
Curriculum includes “Work Ethics” components
- Research from industry shows business leaders value strong work and business ethics as well as leadership qualities. Students with these characteristics have the best opportunity for employment.
What are some of our graduates doing?
- Our graduates are working in careers such as: Accounting, Communications, Finance, Marketing & Management, Travel & Tourism, Event Coordination, Education, and Mechanical Supervisor
Occupational Outlook
- General and Operation Managers can expect to earn between $58,230 and $128,580 annually depending on industry and responsibility
- Growth potential varies by industries:
- Highest growth projection is in areas of professional, scientific, and technical services
- Average or above growth in administrative and support services
Source: Kansas Career Pipeline
